Synopses & Reviews
Lucy is a curious and adventurous mouse who wants to live in a real house. At first Lucy only visits the house occasionally. Each time, the sisters who live there bring her back to the woods and tell her not to come back. But she doesn't understand why-after all, the sisters bake sugar lace cookies just for her (she thinks). And Lucy can tell they love animals. Surely the sisters will have to give in eventually . . .
When Kate Spohn was in high school, she tended the garden of Dorothy and Gertrude Lathrop (Dorothy received the first Caldecott Medal in 1938 for Animals of the Bible), witnessing firsthand the sisters' kindness toward animals and love of all living things. Kate has brought Lucy to life in this delightful picture book about a determined and charming mouse finding a home of her own.
Synopsis
Spohn bases this picture book about a determined and charming mouse finding a home of her own on her personal experiences with Gertrude Lathrop and her sister Dorothy Lathrop, recipient of the 1938 Caldecott Medal for "Animals of the Bible." Full color.
About the Author
Kate Spohn is the author and illustrator of the easy reader series Turtle and Snake, picture books such as
Snow Play, and other wonderful books for children. She also makes unique clothes and dolls in her spare time. Kate lives in New York City.